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Job title: Director of Policy and Strategy

Term: Full time, permanent

Salary: Circa £100,000 per annum plus generous benefits, and 30 days’ annual leave.

Location: London (Victoria) – hybrid (one to three days in the office as a minimum), with some travel around England required

Closing date: 10am 22 April 2024

Interviews: w/c Monday 6 May 2024

NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community, and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.

NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £115bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.4 million staff.

Our Policy directorate encompasses around 35 people, and the director of policy and strategy has responsibility for four direct reports and sits on our Executive Management Team (EMT), also helping to lead strategy and development across our 100-strong organisation. As director of policy and strategy, you will play a pivotal role in developing and strengthening our Policy and Strategy directorate. This will include ensuring we continue to operate in an integrated way across our Policy and Strategy, Communications, and Development and Engagement directorates to deliver the greatest impact for members and our organisation.

You will provide strategic leadership for the organisation’s policy, strategy, analysis and public affairs functions, providing high-level advice and support to the chief executive, deputy chief executive, chair and board, as well as playing a key role as part of the NHS Providers director team.
 

NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics

Barnwood Trust is not your typical funder. We drive forward changes so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live.  We bring people together for a different conversation and explore big ideas. Through learning and collaboration, we influence the change that’s needed. By partnering with local organisations, involving people with lived experience directly in our work, and looking for better ways to fund, Barnwood makes a difference in Gloucestershire.   

As part of this work, our Engagement Team engages a wide range of people in the Trust’s vision for Gloucestershire, and our Marketing and Communications are integral to this.

 We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager to develop and manage the marketing and communications function and team at Barnwood Trust. This includes Barnwood Trust’s websites, social media channels and print media, as well as responsibility for marketing and logistics planning for public-facing workshops and events.  

Expertise in communications, including delivering high standards of accessibility, implementing organisation-wide communications and marketing strategies, and line management experience are welcomed for this role.  

We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support – this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who: 

• are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds. 

• have lived experience of disability and/or mental health challenges.

Contract terms: 

• This role is permanent, and we welcome applications from people looking for full time hours (37.5hrs per week).   

• We offer a flexible start between 8am and 9.30am Monday to Friday.  

• Salary £42,639 p/a FTE  

• 36 days holiday inc. bank holidays  

• This position is based in our office in central Cheltenham with occasional opportunities for home working. 

Summary of key duties: 

Management of Barnwood’s external communications channels  

• To engage with a wide range of external audiences, including Barnwood Circle members, potential project partners and participants in our convening and learning activities.  

• To manage communications and marketing strategic plans, and their delivery for Barnwood Trust.  

• To coordinate printed and digital products, in a range of accessible formats and in line with the Trust’s vision.  

• To develop, lead and ensure the implementation of our social media strategy to positively reflect the Trust’s culture and values.  

• To lead the delivery of the Trust’s external events.

Line management of x3 direct reports:  

• Provide line management to the function team, managing resources and maximising the skills and capabilities of team members.  

• Enact the Trust’s management processes and ensuring that access requirements are supported.  

• Hold regular management reviews with direct reports, providing open and honest feedback on performance, setting personal development goals and plans.  

Knowledge and experience: 

• Line managing a small team.  

• Creating dissemination plans and marketing materials for a wide range of audiences and channels, including print media, digital media and face to face engagement.  

• Planning and delivering public events.  

• Delivering communications to high standards of accessibility.  

• Project planning tools and techniques.  

• Independently managing complex projects with a diverse range of stakeholders.  

• Supporting the implementation of organisation-wide communications and marketing strategies.  

• Data management, adhering to legal information governance requirements and internal policies.  

For full details please see our application pack. 

Summary of skills 

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, including high level written communication skills.  

• Self-awareness, enabling excellent working relationships with a wide range of people using tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.  

• Ability to apply appropriate communication channels and methods, including digital and print media.   

• Strong IT skills (proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WhatsApp, Teams and Zoom, as minimum).  

• CRM database management.  

Benefits: 

• 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE) 

• Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity. 

• Competitive salaries and fantastic pension contribution rates. 

• Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.

• Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard. 

• We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a third of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.

• Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities. 

• Assistance dogs are welcome. 

Guidance On Applications: 

You need to apply for this role via our online application form. 

You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it. 

Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly at recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org.

We want our application process to be right for you as an individual. If there’s anything we can do to make the process below more straightforward for you, please email recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org and we will contact you to discuss what support we may be able to provide.

Our careers page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place.

Deadline for applications:  12.00 noon on Wednesday 24th April 2024

First interviews: Monday 29th April 2024

Second stage interviews: Tuesday 7th May 2024

We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Wimbledon Guild is a community charity in Merton offering practical help and support so that people never have to face life’s challenges alone. 

We've recently secured 5 years of funding to provide counselling for marginalised communities. As the Counsellor (LGBTQ+ Service) you will be providing up to 16 sessions to individuals over 18 that live, work or study in the London Borough of Merton and define as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the work, including administrative procedures, following our policies and protocols, liaising with mental health services and making onward referrals where necessary.

You'll be working as part of a well-established team of colleagues, within the department and organisation. The service predominantly works within a psychodynamic framework; therefore, a working knowledge of psychodynamic thinking is crucial for all those applying for this role including the ability to work with the unconscious and counter transference process that come up for yourself and in the work.

If this sounds like you, it would be great to hear from you. Please complete an application form below, detailing in the Supporting Statement how you meet the person specification. 

Join the team at Haven House Children’s Hospice

Haven House Children’s Hospice cares for children and young people who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions across North and East London, West Essex and East Herts. Our mission is to provide the highest quality palliative and holistic care services to children and their families in our local communities.

Since the hospice opened its doors in 2003, it has gone from strength to strength both in terms of the care we provide to children and their families as well as the close bonds we have developed and nurtured with individuals and organisations who are inspired by our work.

This is a great time to join the team at Haven House as our Trusts and Grants Manager. We have recently restructured the Income Generation and Marketing team and this role sits within the High Value team, working alongside Corporate fundraising, Philanthropy and Special Events, and reporting into the Assistant Director of IGM/ Head of High Value Partnerships. The team are currently developing a new high value strategy, to underpin the organisation wide strategy and the overall IGM strategy.

At Haven House the focus within the Income Generation and Marketing Team is to put the supporter and donor at the centre of everything we do, ensuring they feel inspired by our work and the children and families we support; engaged and committed to our cause and ultimately make a commitment to do something amazing.

We’re looking for an individual who is has the experience and skills to manage and nurture relationships with our existing donors and funders from charitable trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies as well develop long lasting commitments through new donor partnerships.

We want someone to join us who loves being part of a hardworking and collaborative team and who is willing to try new things, bring fresh ideas and who has the energy and personal drive to execute them.  

If this role sounds right for you and you have the right skills and experience, please do download the job description from our website.

If you are a potential candidate who would like to have an informal chat with someone about the role before applying, please contact our HR department and someone will come back to you.

Benefits
As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:

· Hybrid office/ home based arrangement

· 27 days' annual leave

· Pension scheme (company matches contribution up to 7%)

· Free onsite parking

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Eye care voucher scheme

· Cycle to work scheme

· Life Cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Closing date: 12pm Friday 26th April 2024

Interview: w/c 7th May 2024

Country Trust Impact and Learning Lead 

Employed contract 

• Hours: 21 per week  
• Salary/contract rate : £38,000 FTE
• Location: Ideally within easy reach of Chelmsford. Hybrid/homeworking
• Employed contract – benefits
• Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (FTE)
• Benefits: Workplace pension
• Reporting to: CEO (and then likely change to Head of Programmes, once recruited)

If you would like to discuss a possible combination with the Head of Programmes role also being advertised please contact us.

About The Country Trust 

As a nation we've lost our connection with the land that sustains us all, with big and urgent ramifications for health, sustainability and equality. The Country Trust is changing this through high quality food, farming and countryside experiences that empower children in the most disadvantaged communities across the UK. For 45 years, we've worked with farmers to bring the countryside alive for over 600,000 children least able to access it. Our impactful programmes include the Food Discovery Programme, Countryside Discovery Residentials, Farm Discovery, Farm in a Box and Plant Your Pants.

About the Role 

The Country Trust Impact and Learning Lead is a flexible and fulfilling opportunity in our growing, energetic charity. You'll ensure evaluation and learning are embedded throughout the organisation, setting the standard for measuring and articulating our difference.  As a versatile senior leader, you'll shape our strategic direction by championing our Theory of Change and embedding impact across our activities from the start. 

Starting from a strong position with our existing evaluation framework, you'll nurture a culture of evidence-based improvement across programmes such as our Farm Discovery and Countryside Discovery Residential programmes, in all reaching over 70,000 children annually.

About You 

• You are a team player, skilled in designing evaluation and learning activities ensuring all voices are heard.
• Experienced in commissioning and/or managing external research or evaluation partners. 
• With strengths in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and storytelling, you'll create compelling reports that drive decision-making.
• You are an excellent communicator engaging diverse stakeholders, and an inspiring presenter and writer advocating our cause. 
• You are a curious, creative thinker piloting innovative ways to gather and visualise data. While no deep academic research knowledge is required, you'll have an appreciation of different methods, tools and approaches. 
• You can balance priorities and get hands-on. 
• You are skilled at designing and delivering training. 
• You understand the realities facing disadvantaged children and are committed to creating quality opportunities through our work 
• You have strong IT skills. 
• You have firsthand experience working with or within primary education. 
• You ideally have experience in the charity sector and a passion for food, farming and the countryside is desirable. 

Closing date: midnight 5th May 

Shortlisting: w/c 6th May 

Interviews: w/c 20th May (to be confirmed) 

Due to our safer recruitment policy, we cannot accept CVs for this position.

Job Description

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Salary:£26,000 + 5% pension contribution (above Living Wage)

Hours of work:Part-time, 21 hrs a week. Work flexibly over 5 days – negotiable.

Contract length:     One year (subject to extension)

Holidays:Starts at 28 days + bank holidays +3 days for Christmas (pro-rata)

Location:Home and office working

Responsible to: Head of Research

We are looking for enthusiastic and capable people who are passionate about making a difference to their local community, to join our small, dedicated, and friendly team that enjoys working together and helping others. We collectively bring a range of different experiences, and there are frequent opportunities to learn skills from each other.

Who we are and what we do

We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in the city. We’re here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care. We listen to what people like about services and what they think needs to be improved, no matter how big or small the issue. We encourage those in charge of services to involve local people when changes are being planned.

For us, people's views come first - especially those who find it hardest to be heard. You can read more about what we do and our impact in our Annual Report.

The role

The post of Project Coordinator is critical to the work we do and this is a great opportunity to make a real difference to improve health and care services and make them work better for the patients and local people of our city.

You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a variety of patient-focused projects on different topics, against quality, time and cost constraints. You will manage projects from inception to delivery including publicising, following up on any recommendations, and promoting the impact that we make. As we are a small team you will also be expected to contribute collectively to a shared workload to keep the team working effectively.

Some of the projects which Healthwatch Brighton and Hove projects have delivered in the last year include:

• Improving home care services
• Improving dementia services
• Improving maternity services
• Tackling health inequalities

We have a strong team of employees and volunteers and you will be supported by our Head of Research and CEO.

Work Location

Our office is at Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton. We’re a home-based team, but hold team meetings at the office every Monday and you will be expected to work in the office on this day. There is also an option of office working on Thursday and hot-desking in either the office or Community Works’ office space on other days.

We will provide line management, technology and equipment support to enable home working. Applicants must be prepared to undertake this role in either form of work setting.

Main responsibilities and duties:

1. To be responsible for all aspects of planning and delivering a portfolio of time-limited projects. Typically, this will include:

• scoping evidence-backed projects which support our wider strategic aims
• contributing to written project plans
• Using Excel or SPSS to analyse data
• leading on undertaking service review fieldwork including interviews, ‘Enter and View’ visits (where we visit services in person) and Mystery Shops of our local hospitals
• supporting others e.g. volunteers and other members of the team to undertake fieldwork
• drafting clear, well-written and evidence-backed reports
• developing workable recommendations
• presenting findings at internal and external meetings
• delivering promotional and publicity materials to support projects
• working in partnership with other groups to deliver projects.
•  All of the above will be carried out with the support of the Head of Research.

2. Proactively undertake any duties that assist with the smooth running of Healthwatch Brighton and Hove e.g. representing the organisation at meetings with a wide variety of stakeholders including the NHS, City Council, voluntary and community sector partners, taking part in promotional events, leading and supporting volunteers in project and representative work. This post will shadow other Project Coordinator’s before attending meetings alone.

3. To take shared responsibility with the rest of the team for developing and delivering the Healthwatch Brighton and Hove workplan.

4. Managing specific pieces of routine work that support the work of Healthwatch Brighton and Hove. Examples may include, supporting the production of an annual report, contributing to newsletters, helping to maintain our social media presence and updating our web site, etc.

 5. Undertake other duties as may be appropriate to the role, in accordance with the values, policies and procedures of Healthwatch Brighton and Hove as well as the ‘Ways of Working’ statement attached to this Job Description.

This job description is an outline and may be subject to negotiated change as the role develops.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience

• Experience gained from work or personal experience of delivering and planning small-scale time-limited projects to deadline and/or budget
• Experience of reviewing services and/or conducting research fieldwork (planning and delivering research)
• Experience of project management and project planning
• Experience of preparing and presenting written reports that include detailed information to a diverse range of audiences.

Knowledge

• Good understanding of equality and diversity issues, including empowering people and groups less visible in decision making
• An awareness of the health and social care issues affecting people who live in Brighton and Hove 
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Good IT skills including experience of Office, Excel, Outlook, Access, the Internet and social media.

Skills and Abilities

• The ability to maintain good and positive working relationships with staff, volunteers and external partners
• The ability to work flexibly and as a good team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational ability including time and systems management skills
• Ability to work at pace
• Ability to work on own initiative with a solution-focused workstyle
• Ability to take sole responsibility for some pieces of work without requiring close supervision
• Ability to adapt to different roles and styles depending on the needs of the project
• A ‘can do’ approach, problem solving and solution focused.

Desirable

• Experience of organising and planning activities that involve volunteers
• Training or qualification in one or more project management or project planning system e.g. Prince, MS Project, or similar
• Having produced or published research or service review projects
• Experience of working in health, social care or a consumer representative role
• Publicity, marketing and communications experience
• Knowledge of best practice in research, reviewing the performance of health and care services

Contra-indicators

Any previous convictions which would render the person unsuitable to work with vulnerable people or enter premises where vulnerable people are being cared for.

This post is exempt under Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and the successful candidate will be DBS-checked prior to taking up the post.

Location: Home based with UK-wide travel, as required/on occasion

Contract details: 18 months, Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £32,500-£38,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Hours: Part-time (21-28 hours per week – to be discussed)

Directorate: Professional Services

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Responsible for: N/A

This is a new role working closely with the Head of Finance to support NFCC to manage our contracts and written agreements from drafting to completion. The role will work to support the wider staff team. 

What you will be doing: 

• Drafting and/or amending and negotiating contracts and other written agreements, such as Data Sharing Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements/Non-Disclosure Agreements, taking into consideration any relevant funding terms and conditions.
• Drafting and/or amending and negotiating other types of agreements from time to time as instructed 
• Working with the NFCC staff team to produce relevant documentation required for procurement processes 
• Completing research and due diligence checks on potential suppliers or partners 
• Articulating, capturing and implementing contractual issues 
• Negotiating contract terms with both internal and external entities 
• Reviewing existing contracts and updating them 
• Support contract owners to ensure effective monitoring of contractual performance
• Analysing risks associated with specific contract terms 
• Creating language standards for new contract documents or existing ones 
• Providing detailed reporting to the involved parties at the end of a contract 
• Producing timely and relevant reporting on procurement and contract activity. 
• Managing the insurance renewal processes for the organisation. 

Who we are looking for: 

A proactive, analytical individual with experience of draft contracts and other written agreements. You will need to have excellent attention to detail and be comfortable using MS Office applications and other IT systems such as Sage. 

Applications from individuals looking for between 21-28 working hours are welcomed. 

What you can expect: 

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily. 

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, health care cashback plan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working. 

How to apply:

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button below. CV’s will not be accepted for this position.

At TreeHouse School, we're looking for a SEND Officer to join our team.

You'll lead the scheduling and coordination of the statutory annual review process and be responsible for planning, organising, minuting and drafting all annual review paperwork. You'll support the effective provision of the school office administration by having regulatory knowledge to meet the needs of TreeHouse School and work closely with the reception team where required to support a variety of stakeholders.

You'll liaise closely with the school based Transdisciplinary Team staff, including class teachers, OT, SaLT, PBS specialists as well as outside agencies. You'll manage and organise pupil appointments, including informing parents/carers. You'll manage diaries/Outlook calendars, make appointments, book meetings and training rooms, whilst also being responsible for meeting minutes and note taking.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Formal administrative/reception qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent working knowledge of SEND code of practice and Annual review process
• Experience of working within a similar SEND organisation/school/charity environment
• Experience of using own initiative to plan, organise and manage own workload

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Please note, Ambitious about Autism withholds the right to close the role early if we receive enough suitable applications.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Learning and Development Manager 
Harrogate, North Yorkshire  

We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage. 

 
About Us 

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. 

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. 

 
The Benefits 

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more. 

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Learning and Development Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. 

To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please visit our website. 

 
The Role 
 
Yorkshire Cancer Research is seeking an experienced Learning and Development Manager to develop and deliver the Charity’s learning and development strategy.

As a member of the People Team, supporting the Head of People, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning and development within the charity, identifying learning priorities and translating these into engaging L&D initiatives, aligned to delivering the Charity’s strategic aims. 
 

Specifically, you will: 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy that drives a culture of employee led learning.

• Lead the execution of the Charity’s L&D strategy, organising all planned L&D activities, reporting monthly / quarterly performance against agreed KPI’s. 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and assess individual and organisational learning needs and develops tailored learning solutions that support delivery of the Charity’s strategic aims 

• Actively promote L&D opportunities and learner ‘stories’ to inspire employees and reinforce a culture of continuous learning and improvement 

• Lead the EDI agenda for L&D, ensuring all interventions are inclusive, reporting on key metrics within the L&D strategy 

• Act as the ‘go to’ lead on learning and development, providing advice and guidance to internal stakeholders. 

• Manage cross-departmental and cross-functional relationships and activities to ensure learning and development is well integrated into wider team objectives 

• Provide guidance to employees seeking professional development opportunities, offering advice on career paths and recommending relevant L&D resources / opportunities 

• Prepare, track and manage the learning and development budget effectively, reporting monthly progress to the Head of People. 

 
About You 

To be considered for this role, you will need: 

• To have proven experience working in a similar role at a similar level such as a Learning and Development Specialist.

• To be CIPD Qualified (level 5 minimum) 

• To have a recognised coaching qualification (e.g. ICF) is desirable 

• To have experience of end-to-end design and delivery of training programmes, including undertaking training needs analysis and measuring training outcomes 

• To have experience of developing an L&D strategy that supports the delivery of business objectives 

• To have experience of designing and implementing learning solutions that are inclusive and meet the need of the organisation 

• To be confident in sourcing high-quality, and engaging e-learning or video modules or facilitating the development of learning materials to meet required needs. 

• To have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships on a one-to-one basis and to different sized audiences 

• To be a strong facilitator / deliverer of training

• To have high levels of computer literacy with comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

• To have strong project management and organisational skills.

Application 

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 16 April 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying. 

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. 

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.

Salford Family Partnership Hubs are places within local communities across Salford offering services and support for children, young people and families.

Salford is a trailblazer area and will become the national leader for the Family Hubs and Start for Life Programmes, making the quickest improvements to services and sharing learning and best practices with all local authorities in the country.

Salford CVS has been working with Salford City Council’s Early Help Team on the first and second years of the Family Hub work. Our role has been consulting with communities through the Seeds of Change Box and Wishing Tree project, engaging Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector organisations and volunteers. We also manage a Family Hub small grants scheme providing small grants to VCSE organisations to support them in delivering their services as part of the Family Hub partnership.

We are seeking two dedicated Family Hub Navigators to work across the city of Salford to improve the wellbeing of parents and carers in the following cohorts:

• Young parents
• Fathers
• Families (communities of identity)

The Navigators will work with individuals to explore ‘what matters to them’, consider their strengths and interests, and identify an appropriate activity or service and connect them to it. The roles will be embedded within our wider Family Hub work and will link to our Wellbeing Matters Programme, which supports people to feel more connected to their community, more confident and less isolated by linking them to local groups and services.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will enjoy working within a team of dedicated, friendly people who believe in making a difference in Salford
• Will engage and build relationships with VCSE organisations and Family Hub teams
• Is confident working with people using a person-centred and strengths-based approach

If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!

Benefits of working for Salford CVS

• 28 days’ holiday – rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Paid sick leave – subject to terms and conditions of service
• A compassionate approach to dependants’ leave and compassionate leave – to help deal with life’s unforeseen circumstances
• Pension scheme – with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer-subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
• RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
• Development opportunities – we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
• A supportive working culture – we respect and support one another to do the best we can

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Noon on Thursday 25th April 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 1st May 2024 

We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.

Please note late applications will not be accepted.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with Eldon Housing Association.  We are looking for a great Tenant Activities and Engagement Officer.

You will make a significant contribution to the future direction of Eldon by adding value, ideas & inspiration and really drive forward our continued success. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a developing independent and sustainable organisation with tenants at the heart of everything we do.

This is a varied and exciting role, focussing on our tenants who live across four extra care sites and five sheltered housing sites, with the majority being older people. 

Key areas of the role are:

· Developing a programme of engaging activities for our tenants

· Engaging with tenants to understand their needs and aspirations.

· Promoting a philosophy of privacy, dignity independence, choice, rights and fulfilment.

· Working collaboratively with colleagues, supporting tenants’ meetings, building networks.

· Supporting volunteering opportunities

You will be joining Eldon Housing at an exciting time in its development and transformation. 

To find out more about our work please visit our website. 

The ideal person for this role will have the ability to work with older people, particularly those with vulnerabilities and an understanding of the challenges they may face, including living with Dementia.  You will be able to deliver creative and engaging activities and understand how to work in partnership with others.

We have some great staff benefits here at Eldon, including:

• Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1,300 per year on your routine healthcare costs.
• Employee Advice Line, offering a 24-hour confidential advice service.  
• Reward Me Now membership (exclusive discounts),
• Employee Recognition Schemes, including Employee Excellence Award
• Additional annual leave with qualifying service. 
• A comprehensive induction and training programme with ongoing development.
• Genuine career development opportunities

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis therefore early applications are advised. 

In the first instance, please submit an up-to-date CV.  

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Eldon Housing is committed to Equality & Diversity

We will process your data for recruitment purposes only.

Eldon Housing Association – Passionate – Professional - Caring

The Project Manager will be a key member of the Charity and will play a significant part in developing and delivering the Life Chances Programme to our beneficiaries. The post holder will work closely with the CEO and is able to draw on support from the Admin Support Officer.

The Project Manager will support the success of the Charity’s core operations, the development and delivery of the Life Chances Programme, the lifecycle of projects and financial management from securing funding to reporting impact by ensuring the effective development and management of project opportunities, proposals, funding and finances, planning, delivery, evaluation and reporting.

Main duties and responsibilities

Project Management

· Develop, plan, manage, evaluate and report on diverse and inter-related externally funded and non-funded projects.

· Develop, monitor, maintain and deliver effective project management plans, liaising with project partners to ensure the completion of tasks, workstreams and overall project outputs, outcomes and aims.

· Liaise with internal departments to ensure projects are delivered in compliance with Charity procedures.

· Deliver effective assessment and processing of community grant applications, including identification of need, due diligence, assessment and reporting for decisions on grant awards.

Funding

· Liaise and develop positive relationships with Charity stakeholders and project funders.

· Fulfil funders’ monitoring and reporting requirements.

· Support the team in planning future project opportunities by contributing to the development of grant funding bids.

Finance

· Support effective financial management, decision making and value for money by developing, monitoring and reporting on project and core operating budgets.

· Maintain accurate financial records for all projects and the Charity’s core operations, including via the Charity’s internal CRM.

Other

· Work with the CEO, Digital Marketing & Community Lead, and Charity Team to support the promotion of projects to diverse audiences.

· Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder.

· The successful candidate must be willing to attend occasional meetings and events across the UK which will include travel and overnight stays. 

· Ensure all internal processes are adhered to for recording and monitoring of grants and funding.

· Produce regular reports to Trustees at Main Board Meetings and other sub-committee meetings.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

· Ideal candidate will hold possess a Project Management Practitioner level qualification (e.g. APM, PMQ, PRINCE 2) or equivalent experience.

· The post holder will have experience in managing budgets, be skilled with Microsoft Office packages and be willing to learn new IT tools.

· A successful track record of delivery results within fundraising, managing programmes & partnership working or similar role for a minimum of two years.

· Excellent networking, stewardship and influencing skills, articulate and persuasive written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent emotional intelligence, communication and team-working skills, ideally with extensive experience as a manager of complex projects involving diverse partners.

· They will also be keen to take the initiative and see problems as opportunities with a creative and practical approach to problem solving, strategic thinking and long-term planning.

Experience of

o Partnership building, including with a complex mix of external stakeholders.

o Managing complex projects to deliver to quality, time, and cost targets to the satisfaction of funders.

o Managing budgets

o Managing a programme of interrelated projects

o Identifying, bidding for, securing and managing grant funding.

Skills/Abilities

o Ability to develop and oversee detailed project plans and budgeting mechanisms in ways that will contribute to the Charity’s reputation for quality, robust management, and impact.

o Proficiency in the Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and willingness to learn new IT tools.

o Creative and practical approach to problem solving, strategic thinking and long-term planning.

o Ability to analyse project data and produce accurate, persuasive, high quality written reports.

o Excellent presentation skills and the ability to create and deliver presentations that are focused, accurate and meet the needs of the audience.

Personality

o Successfully works autonomously and takes the initiative but knows when to ask advice or accept direction from others.

o A capacity for patience and understanding with stakeholders, always maintaining sensitivity to their needs, particularly at times of peak working under pressure.

o Ability to cope with pressure and reliably meet deadlines.

o Open, collaborative, and enthusiastic approach

o Emotionally intelligent.

General

· Policies and procedures – to work with good governance and compliance, in line with the NCC’s policies.

· Best practice – adhere to the highest standards of best practice, including the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and other relevant legislation.

· Confidentiality – maintain strict confidentiality of information.

· Flexibility – a willingness to work outside office hours, travel and make overnight stays on occasion when required.

· Working in a small team – a hands on and can-do attitude.

The post holder will be based at Portsmouth, and the role may require attendance at other locations in the UK.

Context and additional information

· Expenses incurred whilst fulfilling the duties of this role will be paid in accordance with NCC policy.

· You may be required to attend events to engage with Naval families (overtime is not paid, however TOIL is given).

· Willingness to successfully complete appropriate job-related training.

Salary £40,000 per annum

35 hours per week, flexible hours but office hours are 0830 – 1600, and role will involve time out of the office regularly, around the UK. DBS checks required for role. The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

Pension matched 7.5% Govt NEST scheme, Benenden Health employee welfare scheme, Death in Service insurance, 30 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year (discretionary), SSP at start of service, incremental increases on length of service.

Closing Date: 3rd May 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 8th May  2024

The tasks listed in this job description are not designed to be exhaustive and may vary from time to time according to the needs of the organisation.  This document will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder as the role and services provided by the organisation develop.

The Naval Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and associated professionals to share this commitment.

Location:  Remote (UK-based), role may require occasional travel

Salary: £42,750 per annum 

Length of contract:  Fixed Term until 31 March 2025 

Hours per week:  37 

Reports to: Head of Strategic Programmes 

Closing date:  TBC – 30th April 2024 

Interviews: w/c 6th May or w/c 13th May 2024 

Who are Women’s Aid?   

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.    

Purpose of the Project Manager role:   

As Project Manager, the successful candidate will play an integral role in working across the organisation to ensure that sound project management principles are being used in all aspects of our work. You will be responsible for delivering cross-cutting, significant and complex programmes and projects that underpin Women’s Aid’s strategy. 

You will support the Head of Strategic Programmes to effectively schedule and monitor the projects, programmes and core business activity across the organisation, in line with our key strategic goals.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager: 

• Full scale project management of key strategic projects across a project’s full life cycle, to deliver within scope, on time, on budget, and within quality commitments. This includes designing project models, allocating resources, scheduling, monitoring, stakeholder communications, reporting and budget management. 

• Assessing and recommending to the senior leadership team the viability and suitability of new proposed projects. 

• Continually ensuring project specific risks are identified, assessed and mitigated, and escalating to senior managers as appropriate. 

• Supporting the creation, embedding and monitoring of performance and outcome measures relating to project deliverables.

• Monitoring and managing interdependencies between projects across the organisation, and ensuring that projects are delivered in line with Women’s Aid’s strategic objectives. 

• Building professional and functional working relationships with key stakeholders, across all levels, to ensure optimum information flow and understanding of key business areas.

What we are looking for in our Project Manager: 

Essential: 

• Substantial (5+ years) proven experience in project planning and execution, monitoring and reporting, and achievement of objectives. 

• Experience managing large (£50k+) and complex (e.g. cross-cutting multiple teams/functions) budgets. 

• Ability to work at pace and deliver to deadlines, prioritising work depending on organisational need.

• Ability to interpret top-line briefs and turn these into practical action.

• Ability to identify and manage project-based risks and issues, identify key decision points and define options for decision-makers. 

• Ability to work on own initiative to meet objectives in a complex, changing environment 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation and presenting to a wide range of audiences 

• Knowledge of a variety of project management principles and frameworks. 

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. 

• Willingness to travel across the UK on occasion, as required by the job role 

• A basic understanding of the experiences and needs of women and children affected by gender-based violence. 

• An understanding of the role and work of Women’s Aid, and commitment to its values. 

Desirable: 

• Project management qualification.

• Cross-organisational matrix programme management.

• Project management work in a similar not for profit setting. 

Benefits of joining us as our Project Manager include: 

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.

• Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution. 

• Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies 

• Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions. 

• Making a genuine difference, in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England. 

How to apply?    

• Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification.    

• Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to recruitment. (Please clearly mark your name and the role title in the subject line of your email).   

NB: 

• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 

• If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.    

• We reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of responses are received.    

• All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK. 

• Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.    

• We are a Disability Confident employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. For an informal chat about your needs or to receive the application pack in another format, please email recruitment.

• Please read our Single Sex Statement here: Women's Aid: Single sex services statement - Women’s Aid

BACKGROUND

Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

Job Description

The IRC UK’s Finance Team seeks to achieve excellence in financial management by providing accurate and timely financial information to IRC management and programs and by adhering to established financial practices and accounting principles. We do this by supporting the UK office; by implementing and monitoring IRC and donor policies and procedures; leading financial forecasting and planning, proactive risk management; consolidating financial results; and ensuring reliable financial reporting (internal and external).

The Finance Assistant – Operations assists the UK Finance team in delivering its objectives and providing effective support to IRC UK. This position works closely with the UK Finance and Operations department, wider UK office and suppliers. Furthermore, the incumbent plays a key role in ensuring that Finance remains a critical organizational business partner delivering accurate, insightful, and timely financial management information.

The role is part of the UK Finance Team and reports to the Finance Manager – Operations.

Major Responsibilities

•  Maintain accurate files for supplier invoices, staff expenses claims, petty cash and credit card expenses

•  Assist in maintaining an up to date – London Finance mailbox, ensuring mails are dealt with in a timely manner.

•Check and prepare invoice journals for all direct debits and ensure supporting invoices and approval are filed.

•  Assist with NATWEST bank income and payment journals and the bank reconciliation.

•  Post invoices and credit notes in Integra (Dynamics 365), ensuring authorization, budget codes and supporting documents have been provided in a timely manner for payment runs.

•  Reconcile supplier statements to creditor accounts in Integra and follow up any queries to ensure they are dealt with in a timely fashion

•  Arrange travel advances for staff, check all staff expense claims for compliance with IRC-UK Travel Policy and reconcile against advances in Integra.

•Reconciliation of credit card expenses in Integra.

•Prepare correction journals and post on Integra

•Prepare the weekly payment run as directed and ensure bank sign off staff are allocated well ahead of the run.

•Participate in the development and delivery of plans, goals, objectives, and priorities for the UK Finance Team and undertake other duties as assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

•Knowledge of accounting demonstrated by an accounting qualification such as AAT or part Qualified Accountant. We would consider an AAT trainee/apprentice for the role as well.

•Excellent written / verbal communication skills, and follow-up skills.

•Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills

•Advanced MS Excel skills

•Excellent attention to detail; data driven

•Able to work with diverse teams in diverse locations, engaging their input and dedication to success.